WYOMISSING, PA – The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) has announced that its Board of Directors appointed Wesley T. Stefanick as the new Association Executive.

For over 3 years, Stefanick has served as the Director of Government and Community Affairs for R-BAR. He has been the association’s lobbyist and chief strategist for issues relating to the county, school districts, and local municipal governments. He was also responsible for increasing contributions and awareness of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). He successfully developed a highly functioning government affairs program that provided advocacy and grassroots organization for the membership on real estate-related issues.

As the new Association Executive, Stefanick will improve and expand the association’s member services, increase awareness of the REALTOR® trademark, and build an aggressive grassroots advocacy program that protects private property rights and the dream of homeownership in Berks County.

“We are excited to see Wesley taking on the Association Executive position,” said Merlin Weaver, President of the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®. “We know through his proven dedication that he is the right person to accomplish R-BAR’s strategic goals of expanding our member services, promoting high standards of practice for REALTORS®, and aggressively advocating for homeowners in Berks County.”

Stefanick will also serve as chief executive of the Berks Real Estate Weekly, the weekly publication owned and endorsed by the association, and as Executive Director of R-BAR Care, the association’s 501(c)(3).

The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® exists to serve its members. It upholds the standards of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, advocates for private property rights and homeownership, and strives to improve the quality of life in our communities. R-BAR is the Voice for Real Estate in Berks County.

The Reading-Berks Association of Realtors® is a professional trade association for licensed real estate practitioners. Membership in the organization is voluntary and consists of both residential and commercial agents and brokers as well as industry affiliates. R-BAR’s membership currently consists of approximately 900+ real estate licensees. The REALTOR® trademark is for use only by members of the National Association of REALTORS®.